Obed Heights Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 58.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | CT00414 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
David Murray;Florence Bacon;Gail Murray-Ferris;Piontkowski Revocable Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Obed Heights Reservoir Dam?
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Obed Heights Reservoir Dam?
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam is owned by David Murray;Florence Bacon;Gail Murray-Ferris;Piontkowski Revocable Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Obed Heights Reservoir Dam built?
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam was completed in 1880, making it 146 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Obed Heights Reservoir Dam?
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Obed Heights Reservoir Dam?
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Obed Heights Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Obed Heights Reservoir Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.